It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Nancy Dittaro on August 13, 2025. Nancy was born April 19, 1954, in Fort Frances, Ont., to Mary Lou and Angelo Dittaro. She loved swimming and spent her summers working as a Lifeguard at the Point. As a […]
Obituaries
Joyce Graham passed away at Rainycrest in Fort Frances on August 9, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Joyce was born in Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, on October 31, 1932, to Jennie and Clark Walton. She always enjoyed being a “Halloween baby.” As a girl, Joyce and her family moved to Barrie, Ontario, […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin Harvey Haukaas announce his passing on August 14, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Melvin was born on February 24, 1942, to Ole and Margaret Haukaas in Fort Frances, Ontario. Melvin was a brother to Christine (Peter) […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Joe Melville Irvine, 68, of Barwick, Ontario, announce his passing. A full obituary is to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Montica Rae (Zucchiatti) McLeod on July 30, 2025, in International Falls, Minn., at the age of 76. Monty (as she was always affectionately called) was born and raised in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. She was married in 1966 […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Gloria Soderholm announce her passing on August 15, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital surrounded by her family. Gloria was born in Fort Frances on August 3, 1957, to Tony and Sis Larocque. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of […]
Walter Wowchuk passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on August 11, 2025, at the age of 91. He was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on June 16, 1934, to Andrew and Rose Wowchuk (nee Kawulia). Walter was an avid reader and always kept up with […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Johnnie Helton Craig Jr. “John” announce his sudden passing on August 5, 2025, at his home in Devlin, Ont. John was Born to Jean and Johnnie Craig Sr. on February 20, 1964, in Hammond, Indiana, and as a young man moved to the […]
Sadly, the family of Joyce Graham announce her passing at Rainycrest Long-Term Care home on Saturday, August 9, 2025. A complete obituary to follow.
It is with deep sadness that the family of Terry Halvorsen announces his passing on Monday, August 4, 2025, at the age of 82. Terry was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, and raised in Finland, Ontario, alongside his beloved sister Judy and two brothers. In 1962, he moved to Toronto […]
It is with great sadness the family announce that Florence Medicine (Bird) has passed away on August 7, 2025, at LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. She was born, October 20, 1953, at Lake of the Woods Hospital in Kenora, Ontario. She was predeceased by her parents Catherine Bird (Hunter), […]
The family of Walter Wowchuk, 91, of Fort Frances, Ontario, are saddened to announce his passing on August 11, 2025. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
